2026 Annual Meeting
Celebrating 2025. Looking Forward to 2026.
On April 21, 2026, we'll gather to celebrate all that was accomplished in 2025 and review what is ahead in 2026.
The 91st Annual Members Meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
1881 Event Hall
805 Spartan Blvd. | Spartanburg, SC 29301
Light Refreshments | 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Members Meeting | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Nominations for Board of Directors
Spero Financial bylaws provide for two methods of nominations to vacancies on the Board of Directors: (1) Governance (Nominating) Committee and (2) Petition. A mail ballot will be provided if there are more nominees than vacancies.
Governing Committee
The Governance (Nominating) Committee is required to submit at least one candidate for each vacancy on the Board. The Committee considers each candidate’s education, financial or business experience, as well as a willingness to serve on the board if elected.
This year’s Governance (Nominating) Committee consists of: Sherry Owens of Easley, SC; Tracey Ellis of Easley, SC; and Jeri Goff of Elgin, SC.
The following candidates were nominated:
- Hugh Burgress
- Steve Griffin
Petition
Spero Financial’s members may also nominate by petition. To do this, each candidate must submit a petition signed by at least 1% of the membership (466 members). This petition must contain each member’s “printed name,” address and signature. A brief statement of qualifications and biographical information of the candidate, similar to those of the nominees listed here must accompany the petition. The resume portion of the statement must be 100 words or less. A petition nominee must also submit a signed certificate stating that he or she is willing to serve if elected.
Petitions must be received no later than March 5, 2026.
Please mail all information to:
Governance (Nominating) Committee
PO Box 10708
Greenville, SC 29603
Spero Financial’s bylaws provide specific requirements to be followed for board elections. In the event there is only one nominee for each position to be filled, a mail ballot will not be conducted and there will be no nominations from the floor at the Annual Meeting. Results of the election will be announced at the Annual Meeting on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
This Year's Nominees
2 Open Positions
Hugh Burgess
Hugh Burgess (3-year term), served as the Anderson Federal Credit Union Board Chairman. Upon merger completion, he joined the Spero Financial Board. Hugh is a native of Anderson where he currently resides, and is a retired Manufacturing Executive, a 40 year credit union member, and long-time volunteer.
Hugh is actively involved in the community, serving on the AnMed Health Foundation Board (Trustee), Tri-County Technical College Foundation Board, Anderson University Board of Trust, and as the chair of the Deacon Board at Welcome Baptist Church. Hugh and his wife, Rita, formerly served as Community Outreach Ambassadors representing the South Carolina State Veterans Homes through HMR Veterans Services.
Steve Griffin
Steve Griffin (3-year term), a current member of the Board of Directors, has served SC Telco Federal Credit Union, and now Spero Financial, for almost 30 years. Having served as the Board Chair for 13 years, Steve is currently serving as the vice-chair.
Steve is a management retiree of AT&T and has been involved in several organizations within the community including United Way (past Chairman), Rotary Club, and the Chamber of Commerce while living in Aiken, S.C. He currently volunteers for the Taylors Free Medical Clinic and serves his church in several capacities. Steve lives in Greer, S.C., has two sons and three grandchildren, and is an avid
Carolina Gamecock fan.
We can't wait to see you!
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